But Pope also impressed during his 23-minute cameo and even flattened Wigan defensive pair Ivan Ramis and Rob Kiernan when punching clear a free-kick to get his new Arnold Schwarzenegger inspired nickname.

And the 22-year-old will be on centre stage once again for Charlton when Bob Peeters' men host Derby at the Valley tomorrow night if Henderson fails to recover.

Pope joked: "A few of the lads said they didn't know I was a Terminator! But it was just what the delivery called for.

"I don't go out to lay players out, but as it happened, they were in the way.

"You are told as a goalkeeper to be aggressive and don't let anyone bully you so I came out to command my box.

"We'll see if the nickname sticks. I'd do it again. Any game, any time if it is necessary then you have to do what is best.

"I didn't expect to play and it wasn't ideal, but you have to be ready and prepare as much as you can. When your time comes you just have to do your best.

"You get chucked into the deep end, but it's important to be brave, positive and do what you know best. If I play on Tuesday then I'll have more preparation time for Derby.

"The club may go and get someone else tomorrow as that's football, but I'd hope to play."

Pope was given the nod by new Addicks boss Peeters to be on the bench having enjoyed a successful loan spell at League Two outfit York last season, keeping 16 clean sheets in 24 games.

He added: "It's a step up. People said before the start of the season, 'Will you play?' and commented on the different qualities of the two leagues.

"But, as a goalkeeper, you just deal with what is put in front of you and that was the same at York.

"I felt I performed well enough at York to come back and have a chance of playing at the start of the season. I thought I merited it with the clean sheets and the great run we had.

"To put myself in the frame was a massive thing for me because when you go on loan anywhere, you get told, 'Put yourself in the manager's mind and make a name for yourself.' It's a big difference, but I just take it as I go."

Wigan remain without a win ahead of tomorrow's (Tues) trip to Cardiff, but Uwe Rosler insists his side will bounce back quickly.

Rosler said: "The next game is around the corner and we can't feel sorry for ourselves. We know where the problems lie.

"The fact of how our pre-season went means we will probably have a bit of a rocky time, but we have to overcome that.

"Cardiff gives us the perfect opportunity to get something out of the game. It will be tough because we have to travel back and forward in three days, but I think we have the quality and the strength in depth to deal with that situation."